General Knowledge MCQs
Topic Notes: General Knowledge
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
591
Which political party is currently ruling the Sindh province of Pakistan?
Answer:
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) secured a simple majority in the Sindh Assembly during the 2024 elections and formed the provincial government with Murad Ali Shah as Chief Minister.
592
Which political alliance secured a third consecutive term in the 2024 Indian General Elections?
Answer:
National Democratic Alliance (NDA)
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, won the 2024 elections, though with a reduced majority compared to 2019.
593
As of late 2024, which political party holds the government in the United Kingdom?
Answer:
Labour Party
The Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, won a landslide victory in the July 2024 general elections, ending 14 years of Conservative rule.
594
Which party currently serves as the primary opposition in the National Assembly of Pakistan under the banner of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC)?
Answer:
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) backed independents
PTI-backed independent candidates joined the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) after the elections to form the opposition bloc in the National Assembly. Omar Ayub Khan became the Leader of the Opposition.
595
Following the February 2024 general elections in Pakistan, which political alliance formed the federal government?
Answer:
PML-N and PPP (Coalition)
After the 2024 elections, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) formed a coalition government, with Shehbaz Sharif elected as Prime Minister.
596
What does the acronym 'PML' stand for?
Answer:
Pakistan Muslim League
PML stands for Pakistan Muslim League, which has various factions (N, Q, Z, etc.).
597
Who led the 'Azadi March' in 2014?
Answer:
Both A and B
Both Imran Khan (PTI) and Tahir-ul-Qadri (PAT) led sit-ins (Dharnas) in Islamabad in 2014.
598
Which party holds the majority in the Sindh Assembly consistently since 2008?
Answer:
PPP
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has formed the provincial government in Sindh consecutively since 2008.
599
Faryal Talpur is a key figure in which political party?
Answer:
PPP
Faryal Talpur is the sister of Asif Ali Zardari and a central leader of the PPP.
600
The 'Turban' (Pagri) is the symbol of which party?
Answer:
PTI-P
The Turban is the election symbol of Pervez Khattak's PTI-Parliamentarians.